Well I called Ford yesterday 6/10 and I have not heard back from them. I really don't want to hear from them,I know it is going to Piss Me Off. This is a bulliten ya'll might want to read from Ford,so with this bulletin Ford knows there is a problem!!! Look at when this bulliten was sent out. Also look at the BS Ford blamed the blistering on
TSB 07-2-9
02/05/07
PAINT BUBBLES AROUND LIFTGATE TRIM
FORD:
2003-2006 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2003-2006 Navigator
ISSUE
Some 2003-2006 Expedition and Navigator vehicles may experience paint bubbling or lifting around the trim area on the liftgate. This can occur when the trim part moves on the paint surface because of climate temp changes and/or owner operation. Overtime these trim parts can rub through the paint surface and cause corrosion to start developing between the aluminum gate and paint.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Paint resurfacing will be necessary to correct the paint bubbling concern.
2. Add Mylar tape to the backside edge of the following liftgate trim parts, the license plate bucket for Navigator (Figure 1) and the license lamp applique for Expedition (Figure 2). The Mylar tape will act as a friction barrier between the paint surface and the trim components.
3. Make sure that the backside of the trim pieces listed in Step 2 are clean of any contaminates. This can be done by wiping the surface with a 50% solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
4. Apply the Mylar tape to the backside edge of the trim component. It may be necessary to trim the tape after its been applied for a clean fit.
5. After applying the Mylar tape, follow installation procedure for each part as listed in the appropriate Workshop Manual, Section 501.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
070209A 2003-2006 Expedition: 1.3 Hrs.
Install Mylar Tape To The
Backside Edge Of The
License Plate Applique,
Include Time To Detrim
(Do Not Use With P42D)
070209B 2003-2006 Navigator: 1.1 Hrs.
Install Mylar Tape To The
Backside Edge Of The
License Plate Bucket,
Include Time To Detrim
(Do Not Use With P42D)
070209C 2003-2006 Expedition: 2.4 Hrs.
Additional Time To Paint
Liftgate. To Be Used With
Operation A In This TSB
(Includes Time For P101
Basic Paint) (Do Not Use
With P42)
070209C 2003-2006 Navigator: 2.2 Hrs.
Additional Time To Paint
Liftgate. To Be Used With
Operation B In This TSB
(Includes Time For P101
Basic Paint) (Do Not Use
With P42)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
78404C42 D7
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